Ford Transit Connect vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · BMW X3
- Length180.6 in
- Height79.3 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,425 lb
- Width70.7 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 3.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 13.9 in taller (79.3 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 775 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 13.9 in taller (79.3 in vs 65.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 775 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 3.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.6 in)
- Length: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 183.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 65.4 in | 13.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.6 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 4,167 lb | 775 lb |
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